Second Time’s a Charm: Places To Celebrate the Year’s Second Valentine’s Day

Like celebrating two New Years’ Day in the same julian calendar, there are two Valentine’s Day to treat a loved one to some flowers, chocolate and mouthwatering dinners. We posted a list of places around town that have Qixi Festival sometimes referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day promotions, check the list here. This post adds more dining options to that list.

Qixi, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Qixi celebrates the legend of two star-crossed lovers, Niulang the cowherd and Zhinv the weaver girl. This ancient tale, which dates from at least the 6th century BC, is a story of eternal love overcoming all adversity and changing the fabric of the universe in the process.

Chinese Valentine’s Day Romantic Package Enjoy a barbecue dinner for two with unlimited drinks of beers and soft drinks and a one-night stay in a deluxe room at Courtyard by Marriott Beijing Northeast Hotel. RSVP required. RMB 699. 6-10pm. Momo Café (5907 6277).

Set Dinner for Chinese Valentine’s Day A five course set dinner accompanied by two glasses of wine, soft drinks and handmade chocolate to take home awaits couples planning to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day. RSVP required. RMB 888 (net, per couple). 6-11pm. The Summit Club (6590 3388).

Qixi Valentine’s Feast Dine with a loved one for a three course set menu with crisp calamari or asparagus as an option for a starter, salmon or Australian tenderloin for mains, and one dessert. RSVP required. Price subject to 15 percent service charge. RMB 288 (per couple). FEAST (Get number).

Pamper Your Loved One Try a four course Italian set menu dinner in a candlelit setting. Rose sparkling wine and chocolate will be presented to the restaurant patrons. RSVP required. RMB 688 (net, per couple). 5.30-10pm. Fratelli Fresh (5863 8203).